Photo: Marcel Hilger
Kona Diary with Maja Stage Nielsen - Danish Dynamite
Maja Stage Nielsen is one of those women who sometimes fly under the radar while simultaneously dominating racecourses around the world. The likeable Dane qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii at her home race in Copenhagen and is hoping for a first-ever top-10 finish. And ever since her brick workout on the Queen K and the Energy Lab, we've been convinced she definitely has the potential for even greater things!
Photo: Marcel Hilger
Photo: Marcel Hilger
Full throttle on the highway: Maja really let loose on the Queen K. On Saturday, she'll be giving the competition a run for their money at the same spot.
Photo: Marcel Hilger
Till Schenk, the Dane, has his own personal water carrier on site. The Ironman announcer is supporting Maja in her immediate preparation and is completely at her service during intense training sessions.
Photo: Marcel Hilger
Photo: Marcel Hilger
Photo: Marcel Hilger
The 31-year-old set a brisk pace in the Energy Lab at midday. This section of the running course is one of the most legendary in the triathlon world.
Photo: Marcel Hilger